Indoor cricket in Sri Lanka: rules, formats & how to play
Indoor cricket is the fast, social version of the game — six or eight a side on a netted court, every ball in play, a full match done in about an hour. Here’s how it works, and how Cricverse helps you score and book it.
How indoor cricket works
Played on an enclosed, netted court, indoor cricket keeps everyone involved: the surrounding nets are always live, so there are no dead balls and the run rate stays high. Batters score by running between the creases and by striking marked net zones — the back net typically pays the most runs, while side and roof zones can carry a catch-out risk.
Quick & social
A complete match wraps up in roughly an hour, which is why indoor cricket suits weeknight leagues, office teams and friend groups.
Everyone plays
Six or eight per side, with every player batting and bowling. Formats are flexible — set your overs, zones and rules to match your venue.
Scoring & net zones
Because bonus runs come from hitting specific zones, accurate live scoring matters. Cricverse is built for exactly this: configure each zone’s run value and whether a catch off it is out, then score every ball — including wides, no-balls, run-outs and Mankads — on a phone, with a live scoreboard on any second screen.
Play, score & book with Cricverse
Set up your teams before you arrive, score the match live, and share a clean scorecard image the moment it ends. When you’re ready to play, book an indoor cricket court by the hour and get a reminder before your slot.
Frequently asked questions
What is indoor cricket?
Indoor cricket is a fast, six-a-side (or eight-a-side) version of cricket played on a netted court. Every ball is in play, boundaries are scored by hitting zones on the surrounding nets, and a full match finishes in about an hour — making it ideal for weeknights and social groups.
How is scoring different from outdoor cricket?
Runs come from a mix of physically run runs and bonus runs for hitting marked net zones (for example the back net for the most runs). Catches off certain zones can be out. Cricverse lets you configure these zones per venue and scores every ball live.
How many players are in an indoor cricket team?
Most indoor formats use 6 or 8 players per side, with everyone batting and bowling. Cricverse supports any squad size and a last-man-stands option.
Where can I play indoor cricket in Sri Lanka?
Indoor cricket is growing across Colombo and Sri Lanka. You can find and book a court by the hour through Cricverse and get a reminder before your slot.